The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (17 - 18) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V (09 - 10)
€ 19,500
€ 9,500
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 9,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Rio 1.4 is 1.8 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V.
KIA Rio 1.4
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
57.1
67.9
78.3
60.4
68.7
78.6
67.9 in
Width
68.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
57.1 in
Height
60.4 in
101.6
160
101.9
158.3
160 in
Length
158.3 in
101.6 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
2553 lb
Curb Weight
2315 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3241 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
9.32 %
General
KIA Rio 1.4
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
YB
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.4
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.1 L / 54 cu in
98 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 hp
74 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
79 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 lb‑ft
79 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
103 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
620 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
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26.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.28 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
26.05 lb/hp
31.28 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
39 mpg
40 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
48 mpg
highway
48 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
459 mi
Range
526 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
459 mi
526 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Environmental Impact
115.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
111.8 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
115.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
31.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
